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Background: Noting with grave concern that the situation in the region of South-East Asia has seriously deteriorated,
Concerned that the mounting friction and growing tension in and around the region have resulted in an escalation of armed activities and widening of the conflict area,
Deeply regretting the armed intervention in the internal affairs of Democratic Kampuchea and the armed attack against the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

Reiterating its firm commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and to the accepted principles of international law,
Emphasizing that all States shall refrain, in their international relations, from the threat or use of force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity or independence of any State,
Recognizing its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,
1. Urgently calls upon all parties to cease all hostilities forthwith;
2. Further calls upon all parties to the conflicts to withdraw their forces to their own countries;
3. Appeals to them and to States outside the region to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any acts which may lead to a further escalation and widening of the conflicts;
4. Reaffirms that all States shall scrupulously respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of other States;
5. Calls upon all parties to the conflicts to settle their disputes by peaceful means in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations;
6. Welcomes the offer of the good offices of the Secretary-General in the search for a peaceful solution;
7. Decides to remain seized of the question.